A set of 4 highly important silver-pated twin-arm wall lights signed by The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft now with reproduction lampshades hand-crafted here in the UK to match the original shades shown in the catalogue photos. England c.1900-05

Further Provenance:

• See photo of lights from original 1900 catalogue

Please Note:

• Price for the set of 4
• Not available to buy seperately

Dimensions/ Specifications:

• Ht.(overall)25cm/10in, W.50/20, Dpth,50/20, Ht.(backplate)8/3, W.(backplate)7.2.75

Not Included:

• 8 x B.22  (4w or 6w) L.E.D golf/candle bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
• Screw fixings

The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft 1888-1919

• Birmingham Guild of Handicraft was a pivotal Arts and Crafts organisation that, unlike many of its contemporaries, successfully balanced high-end craftsmanship with commercial viability.
• The Guild adopted the motto “By Hammer and Hand”, reflecting its dedication to traditional hand-working techniques.
• Around 1888 It began as a loose part of the Birmingham Kyrle Society, then became a more fully formed group within the Kyrle Society in 1890
• In 1895, the Guild set up as an independent workshop and limited company with the guidance of Edward R. Taylor.
• The Guild produced furniture and metal-ware, taking special advantage of the switch to electric lighting and the consequent need for new light fittings.
• Arthur Dixon was the chief designer and head of the metalwork workshop. Other members were Albert Edward Jones and Thomas Birkett.
• Due to commercial pressures, there was a merger with E & R Gittins in 1905
• Their lighting is notable by its very simplistic almost industrial design and regularly more decorative arts & crafts lighting is misrepresented as being made by the guild.